Competitive Innovations, LLC has expanded their presence, both in Northern Virginia, and downtown Boston, Massachusetts, with an expectation that they will formally enter the Small Business Association’s Historically Underutilized Business Zone (“HUBZone,” reference www.sba.gov/hubzone) program, aimed at providing employment in distressed areas. Moving to Arlington has provided the company with the opportunity to be closer to their major Federal and commercial customers, their important trading partners, and the type of employees necessary to strengthen their presence in areas such as cyber security; secure web and cloud computing solutions, management consulting and leadership training. The company has been taking deliberate steps to insure full compliance with all SBA HUBZone requirements, before formally seeking certification, as they maintain the growth trajectory that has put them in the Inc. 500 | 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private companies this year for the second time.

“Competitive Innovations’ focus has always been on excellence, without bias, to create a secure environment and high added value, by leveraging diversity” noted Mike Kennedy the company’s leader and top executive. CI’s long term investments include actively supporting community organizations, hiring and developing talented local individuals from diverse backgrounds, to develop processes and procedures that protect computer assets, and the communities they serve, from external threats, internal vulnerabilities, and negative outcomes. It is within this context that Kennedy noted, “we are delighted that commercial office space is now available in SBA designated HUBZones in both Northern Virginia and Boston, Massachusetts that fits our quality standards consistent while positioning the company to meet our current and future needs.”

About Competitive Innovations, LLC - Competitive Innovations is a solutions provider to government and industry, with offices in Virginia and Massachusetts. CI serves customers with critical requirements – including national and cyber security -- in information technology, management, mission support, training, and web solutions. Founded in July 1999, CI is committed to the core values of integrity and service. CI is a small business concern, Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, Kentico Gold Partner and GSA Schedule prime contractor (IT 70 and MOBIS 874) proudly serving both public and private sector customers. For more information, please visit our website at www.cillc.com.